// bedroom //
Alviva listened intently to Camila as she talked. The invitation to visit her began to sound more and more enticing. Even though she didn’t know who or what Ximena was, she was eager to know. “That sounds like fun,” she says with a smile.
Camila’s words brought support but also pain. She knew her family wasn’t great, and especially compared to what Camila’s sounded like, it wasn’t surprising that her family was portrayed negatively. “I know they don’t sound like the warmest family, but they’re still my family,” she says softly with a weak smile. “They care about me in their own way,” she adds.
having to say goodbye was the last thing Alviva wanted to do. This was the most fun she’d had in years, and Alviva had hoped it would never end. “They say time flies when you’re having fun,” she notes with a chuckle. “I also thought it was a nice evening and I really had a good time with you” she says and impulsively she pulls Camila into a hug. “Thank you” she whispers before letting go and they go their separate ways.
Once in her room, she can’t stop smiling. She hasn’t felt this good in years and the more she thinks about it, the more she realizes that this was a happiness she had never felt before.
However, this feeling was quickly broken with a soft, tight knock. Eloise walks in and the maids quickly leave the room without saying a word. “What can I help you with, sister dear?” asks Alviva eagerly as she sits on the bed. “What, you suddenly got some confidence because you can have a general conversation, congratulations sister, you can now do the skills of a small child” says Eloise bluntly before she walks to Alviva. “I just wanted to see if you made a fool of yourself. I heard something about a mysterious pot that fell” she snaps.
Alviva lets out a sigh and rolls her eyes as Camila’s words pop into her head. “Did you just roll your eyes at me, little pest?” Eloise yells angrily as she grabs Alviva by the chin. “Don’t forget that I can make sure that you can leave again tomorrow, dear sister of mine” she threatens sweetly.
Still, Alviva was not afraid. “I really don’t feel like this nagging Eloise, when you’re done with your regular insults can you go I’m tired” says Alviva pushing her sister away. “Don’t forget you’re the one who didn’t want to be seen as family, when you come so often it gets noticeable” she mutters. “Oh you’re so tough today, don’t forget I’m also your tutor while you’re here” says Eloise before she walks out of the room.
With a sigh, Alviva drops onto the bed as she tries to calm the tension. Once calm, a small proud smile grows on her face. Even though it was terrifying, this was the first time for Alviva to stand up to her older sister. Tears of excitement and happiness roll down her cheeks as she grabs a pillow and hugs it. Despite the streaming tears, she can’t stop smiling. due to the amount of new experiences, it took her a while to fall asleep, but once gone, Alviva slept like a baby.
until she was awakened by a loud knock. Startled and afraid it was Eloise, she jumps up, only to see Camila in front of her. with a groan she falls back into bed. “OMG girl, you scared me, I thought you said you weren’t a morning person” she moans with her face in the pillows, but secretly she was very happy to see Camila again. “But since I’m already awake, come on, let’s see that beautiful morning,” she says as she jumps up, quickly slips into one of her favorite outfits, and then leaves the room with Camila.
@Jass - Camila.